If you didn't already know... Relay For Life is a part of the American Cancer Society with a mission of helping people in the fight against cancer. The "Purple Sunday" craft and vendor fair is just one of the events the organization holds each year to raise money for the cause. By the looks of it you'd think it was all about holiday shoppers looking to get an early start. But there's a lot more to it... Especially for cancer survivors--- like Judy Cobb.

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She says the real gift is quite simple, "Hope. It's hope. For anybody that has cancer." Judy was diagnosed with breast cancer 25 years ago in what seemed like a never ending battle. She managed to fight it off. But, then just six years ago, the cancer struck again. Since then she came out as a second-time winner against cancer, bringing her closer to Relay For Life. "All the monies and all the support and everything going into the cancer fund really makes a difference in this area, too."

Bonnie Berry is a member of the Plattsburgh Relay For Life.She's a cancer survivor herself and she says from events like the craft fair, a little really does go a long way. "Every dollar, every cent, you know it all counts. That's why i think so many of us are here to say, this is just our little bit to making sure we find a cure."

With the Relay For Life making it's mark on cancer survivors all over the Champlain Valley and the U.S., survivors like Judy maintain that much needed hope and humor," 'Cos part of life is laughter and, I mean, you don't wanna laugh through cancer. But, you have to laugh through cancer. It'll get you through."